Public Safety Log

February 20, 2026
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Monday, Feb. 2
8:48 a.m. — Following a motor vehicle stop, the operator was found to have a suspended license; the vehicle was driven by a tow company employee to State Road Auto Body.
5:18 p.m. — A 911 call reported the theft of an automobile from the Bentley Boston/Heritage Motors dealership, 533 Boston Post Road. Officers investigated, and with help from LoJack were able to track and locate the vehicle, which was recovered the same evening in New York.

Tuesday, Feb. 3
7:37 a.m. — A 911 caller reported a traffic accident involving two vehicles. There were no injuries, but both cars were towed to State Road Auto Body.
8:01 a.m. — Multiple calls reported a three-car crash on Commonwealth Road. Two occupants were taken to hospitals, the cars were towed, and the DPW was alerted for detouring traffic.
1:26 p.m. — A caller reported a hit-and-run accident on Concord Road involving a black Mercedes SUV. Weston police were notified.
4:23 p.m. — A report of a possible gas leak in the vicinity of School Street and Caulfield Road was checked out by the Fire Department. The gas company was notified.

Wednesday, Feb. 4
5:41 p.m. — An alarm at The Residence at Paine Estate, 10 Green Way, was found by the Fire Department to be sounding because of water going into the panel. The captain requested it be taken out of service.

Thursday, Feb. 5
6:29 a.m. — A 911 caller reported a vehicle driving without headlights, weaving in traffic. Police spoke with the driver.
11:06 a.m. — A resident of Lake Shore Drive reported that her front license plate had been stolen.
11:15 a.m. — A resident of Indian Road came to the station to report speeding in the area, and also that residents are storing their trash barrels in the roadway, possibly blocking passage for emergency vehicles.
4:12 p.m. — A 911 caller was concerned about a pickup truck being driven erratically on Concord Road. Officers located the vehicle traveling south on Route 126.

Friday, Feb. 6
7:41 a.m. — As a result of police stopping a motor vehicle on Main Street, a registration violation was found and the SUV was impounded.
11:55 a.m. — A minor two-minivan accident was reported on Boston Post Road near the Weston line.
10:00 p.m. — A resident of Old Connecticut Path called to report damage to the home’s mailbox.

Saturday, Feb. 7
12:15 p.m. — A two-car accident occurred near 16 Boston Post Road; there were no injuries reported.

Sunday, Feb. 8
Nothing to report.

Monday, Feb. 9
2:18 p.m. — A resident of Concord Road called for help when her husband became stuck on the roof of their house when trying to clear snow. The Fire Department helped him down using a ground ladder.
3:55 p.m. — A 911 call reported a vehicle on fire on Waltham Road. The fire was knocked down, and State Road Autobody towed it.

Tuesday, Feb. 10
11:00 a.m. — An accident involving two motor vehicles on Main Street near Doran Road was reported by a 911 caller. One vehicle was towed to State Road Auto Body.

Wednesday, Feb. 11
1:14 p.m. — A subcompact SUV was involved in a single-car accident on Concord Road, according to a 911 call. There were no injuries.
5:52 p.m. — A caller from Old Connecticut Path reported an SUV was traveling with no rear lights on. An officer was able to speak with the operator.
6:59 p.m. — Officer reported an accident on Boston Post Road just east of Wayland Center involving five vehicles. The roadway was shut down in both directions. One car was towed.

Thursday, Feb. 12
7:43 a.m. — Police received a 911 call from a person reporting a hit-and-run on King Street; her vehicle was struck by a white Tesla. There were no injuries.
5:55 p.m. — Two cars were involved in an accident on Concord Road at Sherman’s Bridge Road. There were no injuries reported.

Friday, Feb. 13
12:23 p.m. — A caller from Pelham Island Road reported that her email had been hacked; police advised.

Saturday, Feb. 14
Nothing to report.

Sunday, Feb. 15
10:05 a.m. — A resident of Beech Road called to report water flowing out a sliding door at the house of a neighbor, who was not answering at the door. Eversource and the Building Department were notified; the meter was pulled and water shut off.
7:57 p.m. — The Fire Department responded to a call from Brandywyne where there was trouble with a fire in the fireplace. The Fire Department confirmed it was an issue with the flue and assisted with extinguishing the fire.

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